A purple gallinule,Porphyrio martinicus, nibbles on a favorite treat - flowers of the aquatic Fire Flag or Alligator flag plant.

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Purple Gallinules love to eat the delicate twin blooms of the aquatic fire flag or alligator flag plant. With its long yellow toes it is well equipped for the tight rope dance which getting to these long stemmed bites requires.

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Size: 2244px × 2778px
Location: South Florida Wetland, USA
Photo credit: © Judy Lovell-Janthina Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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